Police Blotter: Cops Called On Man Cooling Off At Park

ALCOHOL

Aaron C. Blackwell, 19, of the 1100 block of Pheasant Run, Zion, was charged with possession and consumption of alcohol by a minor and speeding at 12:45 a.m. Aug. 12 on Lake-Cook Road at Hastings Drive.

Taylor J. Blevons, 22, of the 600 block of Martin Lane, Deerfield, was charged with driving under the influence, illegal lane use, following too closely, expired registration and driving without insurance at 2:45 a.m. Aug. 12 on Lake-Cook Road east of Hastings Lane.

COMPLAINTS

A resident of Oak Creek Drive reported that five juveniles were throwing fireworks onto his patio and bedroom window at 9:45 p.m. Aug. 10. The juveniles took off on bicycles and officers searched the area with negative results.

A resident reported that his upstairs neighbor poured a liquid on him while the resident was sitting on his patio at 9:35 a.m. Aug. 11. The upstairs neighbor stated that the resident and his wife “smoke like chimneys” and that he sprayed air freshener that may have landed on the resident. Both agreed to be a bit more neighborly.

DISPUTE

A property management agent on the 800 block of Buffalo Grove Road reported at 12:05 p.m. Aug. 10 that a resident was in the office yelling about being charged $1,000 for services that the association did. The resident was gone when officers arrived and the agent stated that she required no further police assistance.

A property owner on the 600 block of Hickory Lane reported Aug. 10 that his previous renter was seen going into the house when he should no longer be there. An officer contacted the previous renter who stated he went to the house looking for the owner to get his security deposit back.

A taxi driver reported having an argument with his rider on Aug. 10 because the rider told him to go to County Line Road. When the trip was taking too long, the rider stated Lake-Cook Road. The $99 fare was paid.

PROPERTY DAMAGE

A resident reported Aug. 1 that the ceiling in her unit was damaged due to a water leak in the upstairs neighbor’s utility room. The resident advised the officer that she wanted the neighbor to pay for the damage. The neighbor is working with the association and told the resident that the damage will be repaired.

SPECIAL PATROL

A Buffalo Grove attorney reported Aug. 10 that a person who is being evicted from his home is a concern to the office staff. The attorney stated that the man is at the end of his rope and that he may come to the office and cause problems. Officers discussed a safety plan and initiated a watch for the man’s vehicle.

A resident reported that while cleaning the oven on Aug. 10, it began to smoke and flames came out. The residents are disabled and were unable to get out of the house. Fire personnel arrived, extinguished the blaze and aired the home. No injuries were reported.

SUSPICIOUS PERSON/VEHICLE

Police responded to a complaint of an older male sitting on a bench watching children at 3:10 p.m. Aug. 10 at Willow Stream Park. He was wearing a long-sleeve shirt that was unbuttoned in front. An officer located the man who stated that he had an argument with his wife and came to the park to cool off. Finding nothing suspicious or wrong, the officer told the man to enjoy the great weather.

A resident of the 1300 block of Hidden Lake Drive reported seeing a white vehicle parked outside her residence with the interior light on and hearing someone knocking on her door between 11 a.m. Aug. 9 and 9:30 p.m. Aug. 10. The vehicle was gone when officers arrived.

THEFT

Alberto Arias, 29, of the 2600 block of West 24th Street, Chicago, was charged with retail theft at 3:10 p.m. Aug. 10 at .

A resident reported Aug. 10 that she gave her son her debit card to make a payment at the doctor’s office. When he returned home, he found that the card was gone from his pocket. Someone used the card to purchase gasoline and then groceries at . The card has been canceled.

A resident reported Aug. 10 that someone made nine unauthorized charges, totaling $383, to a debit account. The shipping address for items purchased is in the Netherlands.

A employee reported that a female left without paying for a basket full of merchandise at 9:30 p.m. Aug. 11. The female gave the basket to someone in a vehicle with a temporary license plate, which then took off on Dundee Road. The area was checked with negative results.

A resident reported Aug. 11 that he was advised by his bank that someone made a charge of $275 to his debit card. The charge was made through Facebook in South America for a poker game.

WELL-BEING CHECK

Vernon Hills police stated Aug. 10 that they continue getting 911 calls from a cell phone that is registered to a resident of Buffalo Grove. An officer checked the residence and found no one at home. A neighbor stated that the resident and his wife left the house a few hours ago but did not know where they were going.

OTHER INCIDENTS

An official at a business on the 1300 block of Abbott Court reported Aug. 10 that a subject made an online purchase of $1,725.95 in air-conditioning equipment on June 9. The charge was made to a valid credit card and the equipment was shipped. A short time later, the owner of the credit card called and stated that he made no such purchase. The equipment was shipped to Sacramento, Calif., and that police agency is investigating.

A resident reported Aug. 10 that her estranged husband requested that she sign immigration papers and provide her Social Security number to allow the estranged husband’s son into the country. The resident refused and it appears that the estranged husband forged her signature and the Social Security number, because she was informed that her husband’s son has been approved for immigration. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency requested a police report.

A resident reported receiving a letter Aug. 8, which advised her that her husband won a prize in the lottery and that she should send a check in the amount of $1,980 to the United Kingdom to cover taxes. The resident recognized this as a scam.